Dover Saddlery Retail is proud to announce that it will open a new Dover Saddlery tack store in Manchester, Connecticut, on Friday, March 11 at 9 a.m. The Grand Opening celebration starts with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and runs through Sunday, March 13. There will be a free gift for the first 50 customers at the ribbon-cutting and equestrians will be able to shop Grand Opening Specials, meet representatives from major brands and enter to win a $500 Dover Saddlery Shopping Spree.

Located at 1153 Tolland Turnpike, the new store will offer the finest selection of English riding apparel and tack for all levels of riders, from beginner to Olympian. In addition to all the leading brands for the discerning equestrian and the highest level of customer service, the store will offer custom boot and coat fittings and a new saddle consultation program.

“March is an ideal time to open a new store as so many equestrians are preparing for an exciting new show season,” commented Janet Nittmann, senior director of Corporate Communications and Business Development, Dover Saddlery. “All of our store product advisors are equestrians and will be on hand to help our customers select the best products for all their riding needs.”

Hours and directions to the new store will be posted at www.DoverSaddlery.com.

Dover Saddlery, Inc is the leading multichannel retailer of equestrian products in the United States. Founded in 1975 in Wellesley, Massachusetts, by United States Equestrian team members, Dover Saddlery has grown to become The Source for equestrian products. Dover offers a broad and distinctive selection of competitively priced, brand-name products for horse and rider through catalogs, the internet and company-owned retail stores. Dover Saddlery, Inc. serves the English rider and through Smith Brothers, the Western rider. The Source, Dover Saddlery and Smith Brothers are registered marks of Dover Saddlery.